Big Apple Dance Tour

New York: May 10 – 15, 2012

The World's Best Dance in the World's Most Exciting City

Escorted by Stephen White, Dance Victoria Producer

Day 1 (Thursday, May 10)

Depart Victoria (early morning) and arrive NY Laguardia. Transfer to the Wellington Hotel, a short walk from Times Square. Meet the group for a hosted welcome cocktail reception. Evening free to take in the lights of "The Big Apple".

Day 2 (Friday, May 11)

Enjoy the sights of Manhattan aboard a Hop-On/Hop-Off bus tour. Late afternoon visit to a dance studio to watch a company class. That evening, enjoy a performance of Balanchine's former company, New York City Ballet, at Lincoln Center. Before the show, meet a dancer for a backstage tour of the theatre.

Day 3 (Saturday, May 12)

Start the day with a "Foods of New York" leisurely walking tour of Greenwich Village — enough tastings to constitute lunch. Afterwards, entrance to the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). That evening, join us for a Broadway show (optional).

Day 4 (Sunday, May 13)

Morning bus & walking tour of Harlem culminating in a joyous gospel church service. Afternoon free. "Encore Series" performance of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at the New York City Center Theater (optional).

Day 5 (Monday, May 14)

Begin the day with an architectural walking tour of the Financial District, culminating with our signature picnic in Battery Park. Afternoon free. Transfer to Lincoln Center for the American Ballet Theater's Spring Season "Opening Night Gala" at the Metropolitan Opera House. Post-show dinner at a famous NY eatery across from the theatre (optional).

Day 6 (Tuesday, May 15)

Transfer to Laguardia for the return flights to Victoria.

Tour Price: $2,595 pp (double occupancy)

• Single supplement: $660
• Land only: $1,945
• Tour components subject to change
• $1,000 deposit due at booking (non-refundable)
• Final payment required upon booking (non-refundable)
• Payment by cheque: additional 3% surcharge on credit or debit cards
• ABT ticket upgrade: Dress Circle to Grand Tier – $65.00
• $100 pp will be donated to Dance Victoria (charitable tax receipt issued)

Tour includes:

• Airline flights and transfers
• 5 nights' accommodation
• Full American breakfasts, 2 lunches
• 48 hr Hop-On/Hop-Off pass
• Welcome Reception
• Tours and performances as listed

Not included:

• Victoria airport transfers
• Optional tours
• Cancellation and medical insurances

For more information or to book your tour, contact Bill Hamar at Dance Victoria 250-595-1829 or William.Hamar@Vision2000.ca

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